Cameroon Celebrities

Manu Dibango

Manu Dibango: A Celebration of the Life and Music of the Cameroonian Saxophonist Manu Dibango, the legendary Cameroonian saxophonist, composer, and bandleader, passed away on March 24, 2020, at the age of 86. He was one of the most influential African ...

Viviane Ndour

Viviane Ndour: Senegalese Mbalax Superstar and Humanitarian Viviane Ndour (born January 29, 1972) is a Senegalese singer, songwriter, actress, and businesswoman. Often referred to as the "Queen of Mbalax," she is one of the most popular and influential musicians in Senegal ...

Roger Milla

Roger Milla: The Indomitable Lion of African Football Early Life and Career Roger Milla was born on May 20, 1952, in Yaoundé, Cameroon. He began his football career at a young age, playing for local clubs before moving to Europe in ...

Joel Matip

Joel Matip Full name: Joel Matip Date of birth: August 8, 1991 Place of birth: Bochum, Germany Nationality: Cameroonian Height: 1.95 m (6 ft 5 in) Position: Centre-back Current club: Liverpool F.C. Number: 32 Club career Schalke 04: 2009-2016 Liverpool F.C.: ...

Richard Bona

Richard Bona: A Multifaceted Musical Virtuoso Introduction: Richard Bona is a renowned bassist, singer-songwriter, arranger, and producer who has captivated audiences worldwide with his exceptional musicianship and soulful performances. With a career spanning over three decades, he has collaborated with some ...

Yannick Noah

Yannick Noah Full name: Yannick Noah Date of birth: May 18, 1960 Place of birth: Sedan, France Nationality: French Height: 1.91 m (6 ft 3 in) Weight: 82 kg (181 lb) Playing style: Right-handed (two-handed backhand) Career highlights: French Open champion ...

Vincent Aboubakar

Vincent Aboubakar Full name: Vincent Aboubakar Date of birth: January 22, 1992 Place of birth: Garoua, Cameroon Nationality: Cameroonian Height: 1.86 m (6 ft 1 in) Position: Forward Current club: Al Nassr National team: Cameroon Club career Vincent Aboubakar began his ...

Francis Ngannou

Francis Ngannou Francis Zavier Ngannou (born September 5, 1986) is a Cameroonian-French professional boxer and former mixed martial artist. He is the current WBC heavyweight champion. As of June 2023, he is ranked as the second-best heavyweight in the world by ...